Originally Posted by
Rick
Here's another list that goes with above. It's a list of skills and tools that could be used to barter. Again, not mine. One I found some time ago.
Alternative energy specialist
Ammunition re-loader
Appliance repairman
Artist
Assayer
Baker
Banker
Barber
Basket maker
Bathhouse/shower room operator
Beekeeper
Bicycle Repairman
Biodiesel maker
Blackpowder maker
Blacksmith
Bookbinder
Botanist
Brew master
Brick maker
Bullet caster
Butcher/meat processor
Candle maker
Candy maker
Carpenter
Cartridge maker
Cartwright
Chandler
Charcoal burner
Cheese maker
Chemist
Chimney sweep
Cobbler/shoe maker
Comedian
Cook
Cooper (barrel maker)
Coppersmith
Dentist
Distiller, drinking alcohol
Distiller, fuel alcohol
Doctor
Dog trainer
Dye maker
Electrician
Electronics tech
Entertainer
Farmer
Farm hand
Farrier
Firewood purveyor
Fisherman
Food canner/processor
Furniture maker
Gardener
Gatherer (wild plants, useful rocks and minerals)
Glass maker
Goatherd
Goldsmith/silversmith
Gravedigger
Gunpowder maker
Gunsmith/gun maker
Handyman
Harvester/picker
Heavy equipment operator
Herbalist/mineralist
Historian
Horse trainer/wrangler
Hunter/trapper
Ice purveyor/harvester/maker
Ink maker
Judge/arbitrator
Karaoke operator
Knife maker
Knife sharpener
Knitter/crocheter
Laundress/laundry room operator
Leather worker
Librarian
Logger/forester/sawyer
Lumber maker
Machinist
Maid
Massage therapist
Mechanic
Metal worker
Metallurgist
Midwife
Milk maid
Milk processor
Miller
Millwright
Miner
Mulcher/composter/manure collector
Musician
Net maker
Nurse
Optician (eyeglass maker)
Orchardman/arborist
Paper maker
Peace Officer
Pedi-cab driver
Pest control specialist
Pharmacist
Physicist
Plumber
Postman
Pottery maker
Primitive building specialist
Printer/newspaperman
Radio Operator
Rancher
Ranch hand
Repairman
Roofer
Rope/cordage maker
Sail maker
Sailor (Boatswain)
Salt maker
Salvage specialist
Scribe
Secretary
Security guard
Shake/shingle maker
Sheep sheerer
Shepherd
Shipwright/boat builder
Shoemaker
Skill At Arms instructor
Small engine mechanic
Smelter/foundryman
Soap maker
Soldier
Spice purveyor
Spinner/Weaver
Stonemason/brick layer
Storyteller
Sugar maker
Surveyor
Tailor/seamstress
Tanner
Teacher
Thatcher
Tinker
Tire repairman
Tool & die maker
Toy & game maker
Trader/Wagoner
Trapper
Truck driver
Undertaker
Veterinarian
Watch/clock repairman/maker
Weaver
Welder
Well driller
Wheelwright
Winemaker
Wood gas equipment maker
Woodworker
Here are some examples of Tradesmans Tools that could be stockpiled and either used and the product/service bartered, or their USE bartered out. One wouldnt barter away the tools that bring in the food.
500# scale
100# scale
10# scale
16oz scale
Tailor/Seamstress tools
Sewing machine
Serger
Sewing basket (needles, thimbles, thread, measuring tape,
seam ripper, scissors, shears, marking chalk, straight edge, pins,
neck magnifying glass, etc.)
bolts of cloth, patterns, spare needles, pins, chalk, thread, buttons,
zippers, snaps, etc)
Treadle type sewing machine (Janome 712T)
weaving looms
>1,000 watt generator
Food processing tools
Grain grinders, solar dehydrators, butchering tools, manual meat slicer, manual meat grinder, sausage stuffer, stuffing tubes, jerky shooter, water purifier
barbers tools
scissors, combs, hair brushes, dusting brush, broom, dust pan, chair,
neck apron, razor, shaving cup, shaving soap, towels
ammunition reloaders tools
Dillion progressive tool w/primary caliber dies
RCBS press with common caliber dies
Bullet casting equipment
lead
black powder making tools & screens
laundry tools
Staber washing machine
laundry soap
bleach
clothes lines w/poles, stakes & clothes pins
water heater (kettle w/tripod)
water tank
12v pump & battery
drain line
James washer w/wringer
2+ washtubs
>1,000 watt generator
entertainment tools
band instruments
projection TV
TV projector
Lap-top computer
DVD disk player
VHS tape player
Chairs
Karaoke machine w/cd-gs
Lighting system
Sound system
>1,500 watt generator
Battery bank, solar panels, and inverter
protective bullet resistant face for TVs if used
Classic books for storyteller to read
home canning equipment & supplies
firewood cutting tools
knife/edged tool sharpening tools
printers/newspaper publishers tools
butcher/meat cutters tools
meat processors tools (sausage, etc.)
tanners tools
milk processors tools (cheese, etc.)
bakers tools & supplies
bath house/shower room tools
candle makers tools & supplies
gardeners tools
mechanics tools
machinists tools - Smithy Granite 1340 Industrial Max metalworking all-in-one machine
woodworkers tools - Shopsmith Mark V woodworking all-in-one machine
blacksmiths tools - Oxygen accumulator, acetylene generator
plumbers tools
lumber making tools - portable sawmill
electricians tools
carpenters tools
roofers tools
stonemasons tools
primitive building tools
cobbler/shoe makers tools
soap makers tools
brewer/wine makers tools
distillery tools
millers tools
spinner & weavers tools (looms)
teaching tools and supplies K-12
smelter/foundry/metal workers tools
sheep sheering tools
papermaking tools
rope, cordage, and net making tools
millwrights tools
farm tools (prepare, sow, cultivate, harvest)
biodiesel equipment & supplies
wood gas generator equipment & supplies
charcoal making tools
black powder making tools
paper making tools
reference/do-it-yourself library (books/magazines/CD-ROMs/DVDs)(never let the media out of your control)